Eastern Security Network
Tracked across 14 events · 900 articles · First seen Dec 04, 2025 · Last active Aug 22, 2026
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Impact: Community security outfit that has registered over 80,000 volunteers; aims to combat kidnapping and terrorism in South-West Nigeria.
Jul 20, 2026 · 12 articles
Domestic
Impact: Newly launched security outfit aiming to combat banditry in Nigeria — Kwara State.
Jul 23, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Eastern Security Network is the security outfit founded by Sunday Igboho that has offered to provide security for public schools in Nigeria — Oyo State.
Jun 11, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
Impact: The Eastern Security Network, founded by Sunday Igboho, played a crucial role in tracking and engaging the kidnappers, leading to the rescue of the victims. This event highlights its operational effectiveness and commitment to regional security.
Jul 04, 2026 · 18 articles
Domestic
Impact: The 'Eastern Security Network' is Sunday Igboho>>>'s security outfit, which he claims has federal approval but is restricted by the Nigeria — Government of Lagos State>>> from operating to combat kidnappers.
Jun 04, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Traditional rulers from Nigeria's South-West, led by the List of rulers of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, are set to hold a security meeting with Yoruba nation activist Sunday Igboho, founder of the Eastern Security…
Impact: The network is a local security initiative whose cooperation with traditional rulers and formal agencies is a focus of the meeting.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: The Eastern Security Network (Amotekun) is one of the security agencies deployed to pursue the attackers and rescue the victims. Some of its operatives were injured by improvised explosive devices during the operation.
May 15, 2026 · 312 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — Osun State governorship election held on August 15, 2026, was marked by heightened political tension, allegations of violence, and security concerns. Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Nigeria — Accord Party sought…
Impact: Amotekun barred from election security duties, limiting its role.
Jul 18, 2026 · 451 articles
Domestic
Impact: Suspected members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) were involved in the abduction of former lawmaker Ngozi Ogbu in Imo State, linking the group to criminal activities.
Dec 04, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Attended the Security Council meeting; part of the security response.
Jul 20, 2026 · 38 articles
Domestic
Impact: Eastern Security Network, the militant wing of Indigenous People of Biafra, is being targeted by the Nigeria — Nigerian Army as part of efforts to ensure security after the sit-at-home cancellation.
Feb 08, 2026 · 7 articles
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